Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.